Has the dream of science turned into a nightmare? This book reveals how the deluge of information is seizing our minds and threatening our future. It's an insightful journey into the depths of this civilizational challenge and how to reclaim our attention. Essential reading for understanding our rapidly changing world! This book poses an existential question about our future in the face of accelerating technological development. We have always dreamed that science would liberate us, but this dream may turn into a nightmare as the competition between ideas intensifies and knowledge markets exploit our precious attention. Bruner brilliantly explores how our minds have succumbed to the allure of screens and how we have become vulnerable to systematic manipulation that threatens our ability to think critically and make informed decisions. This book is not merely a disturbing diagnosis of reality; it is an invitation to reflect deeply on our hidden aspirations and our human nature. Is it time to confront ourselves? And will we be able to formulate a conscious response to this civilizational threat? Bruner offers valuable insights on how to reclaim our attention and protect our future in this complex digital age.